Opened June 6, 2019 | Thomson Gallery
This exhibition features photographs, texts, and artifacts from the Historical Medical Library and Mütter Museum, examining the College’s past and ambitious vision for the future.
Bones Books & Bell Jars offers a contemporary fusion of art and medicine, recalling an era when artists and physicians collaborated to educate aspiring medical students and share information with other medical practitioners.
Opened February 12, 2016 | Upper level of Mütter Museum
This exhibition explores the biology, pathology, and cultural aspects of skin from both a historical and contemporary angle.
Though many fairy-tale bodies belong to the realm of the marvelous, some have real-world counterparts.
This exhibition examines the shifting perceptions about abnormal human development, from fear and wonder to curiosity and clinical science.
Jan. 19, 2018—Sept. 16, 2018 | Thomson Gallery
An exquisite group of hair art and jewelry, as well as accompanying materials that discuss the social expectations of Victorian-era mourning rituals.
January 13 – July 6, 2017 | Thomson Gallery
Highly evocative embroidered and crocheted pieces adapt the Mütter Museum collection into captivating personal narratives, addressing the effects of chronic illness.
Explore Perfect Vessels, a brand new exhibition by LA-based artist and photographer David Orr, inspired by the Mütter Museum’s renowned Hyrtl Skull Collection.
Opening Reception: July 14, 2016 from 6 - 8pm
July 13, 2017 – January 4, 2018 | Thomson Gallery
Lisa Nilsson showcases ornate quilled paper constructions that explore the complex geography of the human anatomy.
The Mütter Museum celebrates the 150th anniversary of Carroll’s work with a look into the medical aspects of this timeless tale.
